Experiments with Distinct Abrasive Flow Machining Media at Different Operating Temperatures

Abstract

Amongst the Non Conventional Machining Processes, Abrasive flow machining (AFM) is famous for its ability to finish internal passages which are difficult to finish by other finishing tools.Beginning of this process started with aerospace industry,but now it finds its uses in automotive,bio-medical implants, die making industry, etc. In the present investigation, the effect of three different AFM media and variations in the experimental temperature have been studied for the quality characteristics of Material Removal and Percentage Improvement in Surface Roughness. The experiment was designed on the basis L9 orthogonal array and the various parameters have been optimized using the concept of robust engineering as suggested in Taguchi method.